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Always be prepared.

Hope for the best-case scenario but plan for the worst.

Never trust anyone until they’ve earned it.

When sitting at a restaurant or bar, always sit with your back against the wall or in a corner so you can see all the entrances, exits and windows–and no one can get in back of you. In a movie theater sit in the back row, on the aisle.

Always be aware of your surroundings.

Focus on the job at hand.

Trust your first instinct.

Never let anyone stand behind you.

Avoid crowds.

Being on time is being late.

Never eat or drink anything that someone gives you at a party.

Stay away from needles.

Always personally check new equipment before you fire it.

Never trust a weapon you have not tested all equipment.

When ringing a doorbell use your knuckles or elbows to avoid leaving fingerprints.

Always lift a door handle upward when opening the door to avoid squeaks.

When you’re walking up or down stairs, step on the right or left edge of the stair to minimize the chance of it squeaking. The center of the step is where it is the weakest and noisiest.

Most gunfights take place between people that are 7-10 feet apart.

Always have your weapon ready and accessible for immediate use.

A roll of quarters tightly held inside your hand makes an excellent weapon.

A steaming hot cup of coffee makes a good weapon.

A sharpened piece of ceramic bathroom tile makes a deadly weapon and is easy to conceal.

Turn your fear into aggression.

Do not fear death; live with it and accept the inevitable.

Love your family and country and protect them at all costs.